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Black History

Welcome to the Black History Month web page. Hillsborough County Public Schools is honored to recognize National Black History Month in the month of February. Our district believes that the cultures of all students and their families are important. Therefore, this month, we celebrate and give tribute to African-Americans who have made major positive contributions to the United States, our local communities, and the world.

We would like to share some of the Black History Month events that are celebrated in our district and in the community. Additionally, you will find some valuable information and resources that will help support our African-American students and their families. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or ideas. We are here to serve you. Thank you.

Each morning a Little Known Black History Fact or person will be presented and students will have an opportunity to guess who the person or fact is and win a prize at the end of the day.

2/1-2/28

Every morning on DNews

Durant High

Music to be played during passing period

2/2-2/23

Every Friday

Durant High

Avid Week – Getting to the Heart of it: Black History Display

2/4-2/8

Cafeteria

Durant High

Cultural Expression T-shirt Day

2/5-2/26

Every Monday

Durant High

Soul Food, and activities

2/7

During Lunch, Courtyard

Durant High

Dress-Up Day - African/Cultural Attire

2/8, 2/15, 2/22

Every Thursday

Durant High

Fashion Show & Sweets for my Sweetie – Desserts and activities

2/14

During Lunch, Courtyard

Durant High

Multicultural Show

2/15

6:00 pm

Durant High

Multicultural Show

2/16

10:25 am

Durant High

Black Cinema in the auditorium: Movie - "Hidden Figures": This event will be free to students but students will be able to purchase food from concessions. Students will be able to sign-up in Student Affairs.

2/19

Approximately 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Durant High

Gospel Extravaganza and Taste of Soul Drink Fest

2/21

During Lunch, Courtyard

Durant High

Stomp the Yard - Step Show and Culminating Celebration with popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy

Students are learning about how Our Past Has Affected Our Present and Will Lead Us Into Our Future.

MacFarlane Park School - 1st Grade

Students are studying how different cultures celebrate their honored citizens.

MacFarlane Park School - 2nd Grade

Students will research different groups of individuals and how their accomplishments have positively impacted society.

MacFarlane Park School - 3rd Grade

Students are using articles about significant African Americans in History to practice reading comprehension and stimulate class discussions about how these people have influenced our world (specifically our economy) today.

MacFarlane Park School - 4th Grade

Students read informative articles about famous African Americans during their inquiry into how Passion Influences the Choices People Make.

MacFarlane Park School - 5th Grade

Students will write an informational essay on Nelson Mandela.

MacFarlane Park School - Art

Students are participating in an "Artist Spotlight". African American artists/culture whose works are in a similar style or medium as our unit project are profiled.

MacFarlane Park School - Music

Students studying African-American spirituals, blues, and jazz.

Rampello K-8

Research an African American who contributed to our country, society, community in some positive way (no duplicates)

1/19

In Class

Rampello K-8

30th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration

2/2

10 am - Noon

Rampello K-8

Middle School students reading to Elementary - African American read-In

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